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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 293.45 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 293.45 and 138.96 is: 191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 293.45 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/293.45 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 293.45 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 40,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,777.81/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.82

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